Huawei CloudEngine S16700 Campus Core Switch
Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches
SKU: S16700 | Part #: S16700 | MPN: S16700
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About the Huawei CloudEngine S16700 Campus Core Switch
The Huawei CloudEngine S16700 Campus Core Switch delivers a maximum switching capacity of 768 Tbps with a forwarding rate of 3,200 Mpps, providing the line-rate performance required for high-density enterprise campus environments. Available in two modular chassis configurations—the 8-slot S16708 and 12-slot S16712—this platform scales from small to large deployments without architectural compromise, supporting up to 10 service line card slots for flexible port density expansion.
Built for network engineers and IT procurement teams managing mission-critical campus infrastructure, the S16700 combines Huawei's enterprise-grade switching architecture with comprehensive redundancy, advanced routing, and SDN-ready capabilities. Dual redundant Management Processing Units (MPUs), Switch Fabric Units (SFUs), power supplies, and fan trays with hot-swappable modules ensure continuous uptime. The switch supports multiple uplink and downlink port options—including 100GE QSFP28, 40GE QSFP+, 10GE SFP+, GE SFP, and GE RJ45—allowing flexible network design. Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, RIPv2, PBR) and IPv4/IPv6 dual stack support multi-protocol environments, while VXLAN, GRE, MPLS L2VPN, and MPLS L3VPN enable modern overlay and tunneling architectures. For security-conscious deployments, MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), 802.1X port authentication, URPF, and hardware-enforced ACLs provide defense-in-depth. QoS capabilities include 8 queues per port with SP+WRR scheduling, WRED, traffic shaping, and DSCP/802.1p remarking for granular traffic management. The S16700 integrates with Huawei iMaster NCE for unified management and supports NETCONF/YANG, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and gRPC telemetry for modern automation workflows. CSS2 clustering enables cross-device link aggregation and centralized control across multiple switches. Operating within a 0°C to 45°C temperature range with redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies, the S16700 delivers reliability at scale.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Huawei
- Part Number: S16700
- Maximum Switching Capacity: 768 Tbps (S16712 fully loaded)
- Maximum Forwarding Rate: 3,200 Mpps
- Chassis Options: S16708 (8-slot), S16712 (12-slot)
- Operating Temperature: 0°
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | S16700 |
| Part Number | S16700 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S16700 |
| Product Series | CloudEngine S16700 |
| Form Factor | Modular chassis |
| Available Chassis Configurations | S16708, S16712 (8-slot and 12-slot variants) |
| Maximum Switching Capacity | 768 Tbps (S16712 fully loaded) |
| Maximum Forwarding Rate | 3,200 Mpps |
| Line Card Slot Count | Up to 10 service slots (S16712) |
| Uplink Port Options | 100GE QSFP28, 40GE QSFP+, 10GE SFP+ |
| Downlink Port Options | 10GE SFP+, GE SFP, GE RJ45 (line-card dependent) |
| Redundancy | Dual redundant MPUs, SFUs, power supplies, and fan trays with hot-swappable modules |
| Stacking / Clustering | CSS2 (Cluster Switch System) supporting cross-device link aggregation and unified management |
| Layer 3 Routing Protocols | OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, RIPv2, PBR, IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, VRF |
| Overlay / Tunneling | VXLAN, GRE, MPLS L2VPN, MPLS L3VPN |
| Security Features | MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), 802.1X, URPF, ACL hardware enforcement, control plane attack defense |
| QoS | 8 queues per port, SP+WRR scheduling, WRED, traffic shaping, DSCP/802.1p remarking |
| Management Interfaces | Console, out-of-band management Ethernet, NETCONF/YANG, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telemetry (gRPC) |
| SDN / Automation Support | OpenFlow 1.3, NETCONF, integration with Huawei iMaster NCE |
| Power Supply | Redundant AC/DC hot-swappable PSUs (specific wattage per configuration) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Compliance / Standards | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.1AE, 802.1X, IPv6 Ready Logo |
Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei CloudEngine S16700 Campus Core Switch
Does the Huawei CloudEngine S16700 Campus Core Switch support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.